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Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the country, and the oldest dedicated to Franciscan values. Our University is an inclusive learning community that welcomes all people.

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During the war, the poster on the left, painted by J. Howard Miller, was only on display for only two weeks. Norman Rockwell’s, on the other hand, was seen by millions. Nick Lehr/The Conversation

How one ‘Rosie the Riveter’ poster won out over all the others and became a symbol of female empowerment

Sarah Myers, Saint Francis University and G. Kurt Piehler, Florida State University

During the war, few Americans actually saw the 'Rosie the Riveter' poster that's become a cultural icon.

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